Former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Sola Omole, has called for a national reorientation to restore discipline, honesty, moral values and respect for the rule of law, which he identified as critical to addressing Nigeria’s social and governance challenges.

Omole made the call on Thursday at the launch of his autobiography, My Dream, My Journey: From Broadcasting to the Oil Fields, where he blamed the erosion of traditional values and declining commitment to truth for some of the country’s persistent problems.

He urged Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the challenges confronting the nation, stressing that no individual or group could completely distance itself from the situation.

Omole said efforts to rebuild the country’s value system should begin within families, particularly through the upbringing of children and the deliberate transfer of principles such as decency, morality and responsibility to younger generations.

He also called for greater emphasis on the moral development of young people, saying families had a key role to play in shaping their attitudes and values from an early age.

The former NTA boss further expressed concern over the failure of some people in positions of authority to uphold the truth, saying dishonesty among leaders could negatively influence younger Nigerians and undermine national development.

He also advocated a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s education system to make it more responsive to current realities and the demands of a globalised economy.

Omole urged the country to move beyond an education system heavily focused on theoretical knowledge and place greater emphasis on practical learning and skills that would prepare young Nigerians for future opportunities.